Struggling with the Flesh Though we are no longer of the world, we still live in the world. (John 15:19 & 17:14-16) The world is fallen, cursed, and held in bondage to the evil one. Everything about it constantly pressures (tempts) us to believe that we will find satisfaction and fulfillment everywhere but in Christ….
Struggling with Sin Romans Chapter 7 has a lot to say about sin and the desire to do good. Paul spends some time beginning at verse 15 talking about wanting to do what is good and right, but finding himself doing the very things he hates. In verse 17 he says something odd. He says…
Dead to Sin You have died to sin. Sin is no longer your master. You are now a child of God. He has given you a new heart and a new spirit, so you are not who you used to be. Sin used to fit you. That’s why old you could do it and not…
